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Anne Frank: Writer

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the writings of Anne Frank. They discuss how Anne did or did not change during her two years in the Secret Annex. Students take a stand on how much Anne has in common with contemporary young people.
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Hmmm-What is Philanthropy?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers develop an understanding of philanthropy through definition and actions. Students to get to know themselves and their classmates by engaging in activities imbedded in this lesson. They investigate the types of...
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Nursery Rhyme Olympics

For Teachers K
Students play games based on nursery rhymes and the Olympics.
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Beowulf

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students read the epic, Beowulf and examine the nature of good and evil. They compile a list of questions about loyalty tests and take turns asking and answering them. they create Beowulf comic strips and research other epic tales.
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An Analysis of Jim Crow Laws and their Effects on Race Relations

For Teachers 1st
First graders analyze the role of the Jim Crow laws on race relations. As a class, they are segregated based on the color shirt they have or some other simple criteria and wear either a square or circle sticker representing the majority...
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Pronouns

For Students 6th - 7th
In this grammar worksheet, students read twenty-three sentences and circle the correct pronoun in parenthesis. For example, "Your class was a treat for (we, us) students."
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Valentines Day - Elementary

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this ELL activity, students match 6 definitions with pictures and then write the word each definition and picture represents. Students read a passage with pictures in place of missing words and then answer 5 fill in the blank...
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Emancipation Proclamation

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Learners analyze key components of a portrait and relate the elements to the historical context. In this lesson students evaluate the "Emancipation Proclamation" and it's significance.
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Was Nobel Noble? Meet the Man

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discover the man behind the Nobel Peace Prize. In this philanthropy lesson, students research Alfred Nobel and the Nobel Peace Prize and create personal banners including works they would like to be remembered for.
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Building Sensitivity and Awareness

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students recognize the needs, disabilities and attitudes of seniors. In this sensitivity awareness lesson, students work with residents of a senior citizen residence and build a relationship with a senior. Students simulate the...
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Celebrate Comprehension with Classical Characters

For Teachers 2nd
Students listen to books and answer questions using reading skills. In this reading lesson, students develop reading strategies such as decoding, understanding characters, and comprehension. Students relate characters and events in the...
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Halloween

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Halloween worksheet, students complete activities such as reading a passage, phrase matching, fill in the blanks, choose the correct word, multiple choice, spelling, sequencing, scrambled sentences, asking questions,...
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Singles Awareness Day

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Singles Awareness Day worksheet, students complete activities such as complete activities such as reading a passage, phrase matching, fill in the blanks, correct words, multiple choice, spelling sequencing, scrambled...
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What is el Dia de los Muertos?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore the Mexican celebration el Dia de los Muertos. In this Mexican celebration lesson, students discuss ways people in the US honor the dead. Students compare and contrast Mexican holidays and American holidays. Students...
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Synonyms

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students examine synonyms from their reading. In this synonyms instructional activity, students use vocabulary from their reading to create a chart and illustrate the words. Students complete online activities from the story.
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The Curved House - Endless House Project

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students analyze the art and architecture projects of Frederick Kiesler. In this architecture analysis lesson, students read and study images the endless house project. Students complete discussion activities and questions for...
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Surviving the Social Jungle

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Young scholars explore and recognize social structures. In this social standards lesson, students discuss social problems and cliques. Young scholars role play and search for bible verses that reflect how God wants them to handle social...
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Choose Your Toy

For Students 5th - 7th
In this decision-making worksheet, students choose 1 out of 6 toys for a young boy. Students match 7 vocabulary terms to their proper definitions. Students fill in 3 blanks in 2 sentences. Students complete a variety of assignments about...
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"It's a Serious Game"

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore online safety by viewing an educational video. In this online identification lesson, students discuss the importance of keeping personal information private and when it is appropriate to enter personal information on the...
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Eleven

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students read an excerpt from the book Eleven by Patricia Reilly Giff. They answer provided questions for group discussion along themes such as family, belonging, and anger. Assignment suggestions included for math, social studies,...
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The Snowflake Man

For Students 6th
In this reading comprehension worksheet students read a passage about Wilson Bentley, The Snowflake Man. Students will then answer six multiple choice recall questions pertaining to the story.
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Hanukkah Word Unscramble

For Students 4th - 6th
In this holiday worksheet, students practice unscrambling ten words associated with Hanukkah and check their answers when completed.
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Vocabulary Review

For Students 4th - 5th
In this vocabulary worksheet, students circle the letter of the word or phrase that means the same as the word in bold. There are 10 sentences and 4 choices for each.
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Merry Christmas!

For Students 3rd - 12th
In this Christmas activity worksheet, students use the 40 clues to identify the words needed to complete the Christmas crossword puzzle.